SeasonMapOdense weather in December
Denmark
December in Odense: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Odense · #1194 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Odense climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 6°C / 43°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sea temperature | 3°C / 38°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 45 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.2 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2.9 cm / 1.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Odense in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas holidays in Denmark, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Odense's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherOdense's weather peaks June–August.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Odense — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Odense in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Odense?
- December in Odense: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Odense on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Odense in December?
- In December, Odense averages a daily high of 6°C and a low of 1.9°C, with about 45.1 mm of rain over roughly 10.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Odense in December?
- Odense has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in December.
- Does it snow in Odense in December?
- Odense sees roughly 2.9 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Copenhagen's Christmas in Tivoli, julefrokost around 14 Nov – 3 Jan, and Hamburg's Winterdom on 6 Nov – 6 Dec.